Time to get crunked: Vodka Dosing

[Meaty24]

But, does anyone know the answer to my question?

 

[dickenscd]

Will vodka dosing increase or decrease the spread of red slime/cyanobacteria?

My experience is decreasing red slime, nitrate and phosphate, increase the clarity of the water, but I think over-dosing possibly casued the death of my 2 giant clams and coral bleaching.

James

 

[ReeferMadness99]

Hey James, its Carin & Felix! I heard there are issues with bacteria growth when you use organic carbons. Wouldn't that stimulate cyanobacteria even more? I'm curious because I'm thinking about dosing my tank. By the way, the SPS you gave me looks great in the tank. Do you know what the name of it was (the yellow acro you clipped for me)? See you soon!

 

[dickenscd]

Hey James, its Carin & Felix! I heard there are issues with bacteria growth when you use organic carbons. Wouldn't that stimulate cyanobacteria even more? I'm curious because I'm thinking about dosing my tank. By the way, the SPS you gave me looks great in the tank. Do you know what the name of it was (the yellow acro you clipped for me)? See you soon!

My experience is the red slime was decreased after vodka dosing, I am not good in chemistry and biology. Billsreef of LIRA at RC is an expert of this issue, he is more qualified to give you the correct answer.

The SPS fragged from my tank is "green milipora" as shown on the following picutre. The color turned a little yellow because it is too close to the MH.

James

 

[acrocrazy]

lets do it felix lol

 

[NYreefNoob]

it will decrease cyano if dosed correctly, i would suggest reading all of this before starting it
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.php

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showt...88714&perpage=25&highlight=vodka&pagenumber=1